Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: snowcone on January 08, 2018, 10:52:52 AM
Title: ice observation sun
Post by: snowcone on January 08, 2018, 10:52:52 AM
well friends hit up a small lake with my buds sun. since I fished this lake last week I really expected to see thicker ice with those frigid temps, but the opposite was true. there is snow cover on the ice maybe 3 inches and the ice was shrinking in thickness. when I drilled first hole I was surprised too see only 4 -5, it was thinner than before, and there were some semi wet soft spots in places. now we know the snow insulates the ice and retards its growth but crap its evaporating. so don't fall into the illusion that its super cold and you think there should be good ice but not ....just my observation be careful it may not be what it seems.......
Title: Re: ice observation sun
Post by: slabslayer on January 08, 2018, 01:18:32 PM
I saw the same thing in some areas of Deer Creek on Friday. I’m going to try somewhere tomorrow morning, but with this storm, I don’t know how the ice will fare........
Title: Re: ice observation sun
Post by: wapak ice dawg on January 08, 2018, 01:34:20 PM
Some on Indian Lake, most would think the ice is 10-12" but out in front of Blackhawk yesterday I measured 6.5"
Title: Re: ice observation sun
Post by: snowcone on January 08, 2018, 04:21:36 PM
yea its raining here in the falls and stuff is melting down , but colder temps at night should keep ice for couple more days, but after the 53 deg should be really wet wed, but then back below freezing . I thought about goin tomm but don't know where yet. got any ideas ?
Title: Re: ice observation sun
Post by: slabslayer on January 08, 2018, 06:01:31 PM
I’m open too. Going tomorrow morning as well. Can fish till noon or so.
Title: Re: ice observation sun
Post by: snowcone on January 08, 2018, 08:25:49 PM
ya know I think I may have a spot on nimi that could be fun. its a whiskered wally spot lol what time ya goin somewhere.
Title: Re: ice observation sun
Post by: slabslayer on January 08, 2018, 09:02:23 PM
Probably 88:30. Have to stop by the office first. I’ll text you when I’m done. Still same number?
Title: Re: ice observation sun
Post by: snowcone on January 08, 2018, 09:21:01 PM